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·December 10, 2018·5 min read

Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis. Read More

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·November 4, 2014·3 min read

Brain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Are Indistinguishable

A new study reports the brain anatomy in MRI scans of those with autism and typically developing individuals is virtually indistinguishable above the age of six. Read More

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·June 15, 2019·3 min read

Mouse study finds BPA exposure has transgenerational effects on gene linked to autism

Exposure to BPA appears to have a transgenerational effect on autism risk. Mice whose great grandmothers were exposed to BPA during pregnancy exhibited social behavioral deficits associated with ASD. Read More

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Mom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With Autism

University of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring. Read More

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·January 8, 2021·6 min read

Autism Theory 25 Years in the Making

New autism theory is consistent with the current science on the genetics of the disorder but shifts the focus to the positive traits of ASD and historical events that altered the prevalence of autism in society. Read More

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·August 8, 2019·6 min read

Decoding touch: Potential therapy for abnormal touch sensitivity in autism spectrum disorders

Isoguavacine, an old experimental compound which exclusively targets peripheral neurons, mitigates abnormal touch sensitivity in mouse models of ASD. The compound also improved body mass, reduces anxiety, and in one genetic subset of mice, prevented the development of brain abnormalities that arise from altered touch response. Read More

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·February 13, 2020·5 min read

Predicting autism risk may begin with a drop of blood

Study will analyze dried blood spots from newborns for over 1,000 different chemicals and molecules. The presence of some of the molecules may predict autism risk years before symptoms appear, allowing for early treatment and possible prevention. Read More

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·July 24, 2017·5 min read

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Linked to Slightly Increased Autism Risk

A new study in the BMJ links antidepressant use in pregnant women to a very small increased risk of autism in their offspring. Researchers discovered 4.1% of children exposed to antidepressants while in the womb were diagnosed with ASD, where as only 2.9% of children whose mothers had a history of mental health problems but did not take take medications were diagnosed with autism. Read More

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

World’s Largest Autism Genome Database Sheds Light on Many ‘Autisms”

A new study reports researchers have identified 18 new genes that appear in increase autism risk. Read More

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·July 12, 2019·2 min read

Researchers Are Using Machine Learning to Screen for Autism in Children

With the help of data collected from an online app, researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm which is 90% accurate in determining subsets of behavior associated with ASD. Read More

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·October 9, 2014·4 min read

Study Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in Mice

Researchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors. Read More